12 Making Objects: 12 Indigenous Interventioans a.k.a. First Nations DADA

Artist: Peter Morin

Date: May 16 to June 25, 2009 

Open Space and Camosun College organized a joint Artist in Residence project with artist, curator, storyteller and writer Peter Morin. During his May through June 2009 residency, Morin activated twelve “Indigenous Dada” actions, choreographed interactive events that borrowed from his Tahltan culture and from contemporary art strategies. As an adjunct to the residency and installation, Open Space published Bannockology, a book edited by Morin.

Camosun College provided a working studio for Morin and hosted three events for 12 Making-Objects. Open Space presented an ever-changing installation that will grow with each successive performance. Morin presented actions every week (or so) during the residency at different sites at Open Space, at Camosun and at S.J. Willis Alternative School. Morin transcribed each action with photos, writing and drawings on gallery walls which in effect transformed Open Space into a map navigating and recirding where his stories go.

Saturday, May 16 @2pm
Making Bannock: A special fundraiser for Aboriginal youth living in Watson Lake and for the children and youth who get support services from Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services.
Open Space, 510 Fort Street

Monday, May 18 @4pm
A Circle and the Ceremony
Open Space, 510 Fort Street

Friday, May 22 @7pm
Twelve Phone Calls to Joseph Beuys
Open Space, 510 Fort Street

Monday, May 25 @2pm
Land One - Camosun College, “the Loft”, Visual Arts Annex, Lansdowne Campus, 3100 Foul Bay Road

Tuesday, June 2 @2pm
Land Won
Open Space, 510 Fort Street

Tuesday, June 9 @4pm
Residential School Feathers at Camosun College, “the Loft”, Visual Arts Annex, Lansdowne Campus, 3100 Foul Bay Road

Friday, June 12 @7pm
Speaking in Landscape Tongues/Lost Moccasin tongues
Open Space, 510 Fort Street

Tuesday, June 16, @ 4pm
These are Our Books – Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, “the Loft”, Visual Arts Annex, 3100 Foul Bay Road

Friday, June 19 @ 7pm
Reclaiming Space
Open Space, 510 Fort Street

Sunday, June 21 @ 4 pm National Aboriginal Day, A Blanket for the Earth
Hosted by Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services
S.J. Willis Alternative School yard, 923 Topaz Avenue, featuring the work of students from Victoria High School.

Thursday, June 25 @2pm
Sound Making/A Circle about the Closing
Open Space, 510 Fort Street